An Act amending the act of December 19, 1988 (P.L.1262, No.156), known as the Local Option Small Games of Chance Act, in games of chance, further providing for prize limits, providing for raffle prize limits and further providing for licensing of eligible organizations and for special permits; and, in club licensees, further providing for distribution of proceeds.
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Overview
This bill amends the Pennsylvania Local Option Small Games of Chance Act to adjust prize limits for both games of chance and raffles. It increases the maximum prize for individual chance games to $3,000 and raises the maximum raffle prize to $5,000. The bill also clarifies licensing requirements for eligible organizations, including special permit procedures for exceeding prize limits and outlines distribution of proceeds for club licensees. It introduces a new section specifically addressing raffle prize limits and procedures.
Key provisions
- Increases the maximum prize for individual chance games to $3,000.
- Increases the maximum raffle prize to $5,000.
- Establishes procedures for obtaining special permits to award prizes exceeding the standard limits.
- Clarifies licensing requirements for eligible organizations, including provisions for auxiliary groups.
- Outlines distribution of proceeds for club licensees, requiring a minimum percentage for public interest purposes.
- Introduces a new section specifically addressing raffle prize limits and procedures.
- Adjusts the maximum number of special permits a licensed eligible organization can receive.
Who is affected
- Eligible organizations operating games of chance in Pennsylvania
- Club licensees
- Volunteers for fire, ambulance, rescue, and conservation organizations
- The Pennsylvania Lottery Enforcement Bureau (Licensing Authority)
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Jacob Banta
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